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Youth-led projects

Young people already have the answers. We want to empower them to find them, vocalise them and make change happen. 

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Young Cultural Changemakers

A unique programme that supports groups of young people across the south east to shape, lead and deliver creative projects that make a lasting difference to where they live.

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  • It was amazing to be able to lead the day, we really showed that if we want change, we have the power to make it happen.

  • It's good for young people to have a voice – young people know young people, and what they want to see – It helps them be represented.
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Youth Board

The Artswork Youth Board are a group of young people aged 12 to 25 who engage in monthly online meetings that aim to fundamentally shape the future of our charity. They take part in a variety of discussions that focus on topics such as the importance of creativity in Youth Voice, to exploring careers in the creative industries and much more. 

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Playland – Portsmouth

Playland will be a youth-led creative hub that we’ll run in collaboration with Portsmouth Creates that will provide Portsmouth’s young people with a safe place to express themselves, build skills, and experience.

Playland - Portsmouth

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